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Go North East: Latest News & Discussion - December 2013

 
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Michael



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14 Dec 2013, 12:15 pm #321
(14 Dec 2013, 12:08 pm)Dan It may, but it may not.
Reliability is an issue on the X7, but the Solar which was previously trialled broke down a number of times and proved that Solars could not cope on the service.

Wonder what could be used on their then,if the solar's were having problems to.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 Dec 2013, 12:15 pm #321

(14 Dec 2013, 12:08 pm)Dan It may, but it may not.
Reliability is an issue on the X7, but the Solar which was previously trialled broke down a number of times and proved that Solars could not cope on the service.

Wonder what could be used on their then,if the solar's were having problems to.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

14 Dec 2013, 12:28 pm #322
(14 Dec 2013, 12:08 pm)Dan It may, but it may not.
Reliability is an issue on the X7, but the Solar which was previously trialled broke down a number of times and proved that Solars could not cope on the service.

Yes but that was just one solar, do 54 reg examples have good reliability? Surely they would be able to handle the route. The answer is, we dont know until one is trialled on the route.
northtynelinks2
14 Dec 2013, 12:28 pm #322

(14 Dec 2013, 12:08 pm)Dan It may, but it may not.
Reliability is an issue on the X7, but the Solar which was previously trialled broke down a number of times and proved that Solars could not cope on the service.

Yes but that was just one solar, do 54 reg examples have good reliability? Surely they would be able to handle the route. The answer is, we dont know until one is trialled on the route.

Kuyoyo



6,856
14 Dec 2013, 12:57 pm #323
(14 Dec 2013, 12:28 pm)northtynelinks2 Yes but that was just one solar, do 54 reg examples have good reliability? Surely they would be able to handle the route. The answer is, we dont know until one is trialled on the route.

They have been used before, and have managed to complete the day each time.
Kuyoyo
14 Dec 2013, 12:57 pm #323

(14 Dec 2013, 12:28 pm)northtynelinks2 Yes but that was just one solar, do 54 reg examples have good reliability? Surely they would be able to handle the route. The answer is, we dont know until one is trialled on the route.

They have been used before, and have managed to complete the day each time.

Michael



19,178
14 Dec 2013, 1:44 pm #324
Well the 2C im on took ages to start,could be a problem with the bus we have just left park lane.

Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.
Michael
14 Dec 2013, 1:44 pm #324

Well the 2C im on took ages to start,could be a problem with the bus we have just left park lane.


Ooo Friend, Bus Friend.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
14 Dec 2013, 2:01 pm #325
(14 Dec 2013, 11:37 am)Dan Gateshead-based 3942 is working for Winlaton today, on 10Bs.

3964 appears to be back at Gateshead, so I assume they must have been swapped back again.
Dan
14 Dec 2013, 2:01 pm #325

(14 Dec 2013, 11:37 am)Dan Gateshead-based 3942 is working for Winlaton today, on 10Bs.

3964 appears to be back at Gateshead, so I assume they must have been swapped back again.

Malarkey



6,064
14 Dec 2013, 4:48 pm #326
Not to sure on where to put this so feel free to move it if necessary.

On Thursday Morning while waiting for 09:40am 50 to Durham I spotted AN Error on the timetable for the M2/M3. In which I would like someone to explain how the M2 takes 4 Minutes to Ayton and 6 Minutes to Dunnock Drive yet the M3 takes 9 Minutes to Ayton and 10 Minutes to Dunnock Drive.

So Basically what Nexus are Saying is that the M3 takes 5 Minutes Longer to Ayton than the M2, But is 1 Minutes Faster than the M2 Between Ayton Village Centre and Dunnock Drive, Yet they both take the same Route between Lambton and Dunnock Drive.

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Malarkey
14 Dec 2013, 4:48 pm #326

Not to sure on where to put this so feel free to move it if necessary.

On Thursday Morning while waiting for 09:40am 50 to Durham I spotted AN Error on the timetable for the M2/M3. In which I would like someone to explain how the M2 takes 4 Minutes to Ayton and 6 Minutes to Dunnock Drive yet the M3 takes 9 Minutes to Ayton and 10 Minutes to Dunnock Drive.

So Basically what Nexus are Saying is that the M3 takes 5 Minutes Longer to Ayton than the M2, But is 1 Minutes Faster than the M2 Between Ayton Village Centre and Dunnock Drive, Yet they both take the same Route between Lambton and Dunnock Drive.

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Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
14 Dec 2013, 4:53 pm #327
(14 Dec 2013, 4:48 pm)Adam Malarkey Not to sure on where to put this so feel free to move it if necessary.

On Thursday Morning while waiting for 09:40am 50 to Durham I spotted AN Error on the timetable for the M2/M3. In which I would like someone to explain how the M2 takes 4 Minutes to Ayton and 6 Minutes to Dunnock Drive yet the M3 takes 9 Minutes to Ayton and 10 Minutes to Dunnock Drive.

So Basically what Nexus are Saying is that the M3 takes 5 Minutes Longer to Ayton than the M2, But is 1 Minutes Faster than the M2 Between Ayton Village Centre and Dunnock Drive, Yet they both take the same Route between Lambton and Dunnock Drive.

Is this the same on the GNE timetable?
If it's not, then it's just a cock up by Nexus. Spot at least one a day if you look for them. Wink
Dan
14 Dec 2013, 4:53 pm #327

(14 Dec 2013, 4:48 pm)Adam Malarkey Not to sure on where to put this so feel free to move it if necessary.

On Thursday Morning while waiting for 09:40am 50 to Durham I spotted AN Error on the timetable for the M2/M3. In which I would like someone to explain how the M2 takes 4 Minutes to Ayton and 6 Minutes to Dunnock Drive yet the M3 takes 9 Minutes to Ayton and 10 Minutes to Dunnock Drive.

So Basically what Nexus are Saying is that the M3 takes 5 Minutes Longer to Ayton than the M2, But is 1 Minutes Faster than the M2 Between Ayton Village Centre and Dunnock Drive, Yet they both take the same Route between Lambton and Dunnock Drive.

Is this the same on the GNE timetable?
If it's not, then it's just a cock up by Nexus. Spot at least one a day if you look for them. Wink

Malarkey



6,064
14 Dec 2013, 5:00 pm #328
(14 Dec 2013, 4:53 pm)Dan Is this the same on the GNE timetable?
If it's not, then it's just a cock up by Nexus. Spot at least one a day if you look for them. Wink

GNE's is Correct as you would expect, Obviously a Big Style Nexus Cock Up
Malarkey
14 Dec 2013, 5:00 pm #328

(14 Dec 2013, 4:53 pm)Dan Is this the same on the GNE timetable?
If it's not, then it's just a cock up by Nexus. Spot at least one a day if you look for them. Wink

GNE's is Correct as you would expect, Obviously a Big Style Nexus Cock Up

Andreos1



14,261
14 Dec 2013, 5:00 pm #329
(14 Dec 2013, 4:48 pm)Adam Malarkey Not to sure on where to put this so feel free to move it if necessary.

On Thursday Morning while waiting for 09:40am 50 to Durham I spotted AN Error on the timetable for the M2/M3. In which I would like someone to explain how the M2 takes 4 Minutes to Ayton and 6 Minutes to Dunnock Drive yet the M3 takes 9 Minutes to Ayton and 10 Minutes to Dunnock Drive.

So Basically what Nexus are Saying is that the M3 takes 5 Minutes Longer to Ayton than the M2, But is 1 Minutes Faster than the M2 Between Ayton Village Centre and Dunnock Drive, Yet they both take the same Route between Lambton and Dunnock Drive.

Often see the duration times for different services going the same way - with a few minutes difference between them.
Never as much as that one though.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Dec 2013, 5:00 pm #329

(14 Dec 2013, 4:48 pm)Adam Malarkey Not to sure on where to put this so feel free to move it if necessary.

On Thursday Morning while waiting for 09:40am 50 to Durham I spotted AN Error on the timetable for the M2/M3. In which I would like someone to explain how the M2 takes 4 Minutes to Ayton and 6 Minutes to Dunnock Drive yet the M3 takes 9 Minutes to Ayton and 10 Minutes to Dunnock Drive.

So Basically what Nexus are Saying is that the M3 takes 5 Minutes Longer to Ayton than the M2, But is 1 Minutes Faster than the M2 Between Ayton Village Centre and Dunnock Drive, Yet they both take the same Route between Lambton and Dunnock Drive.

Often see the duration times for different services going the same way - with a few minutes difference between them.
Never as much as that one though.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

14 Dec 2013, 5:47 pm #330
The B7RLEs 4978-82 could be suitable vehicles for the X7. I know they are suited to high speed running.

Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.
Rapidsnap
14 Dec 2013, 5:47 pm #330

The B7RLEs 4978-82 could be suitable vehicles for the X7. I know they are suited to high speed running.


Please feel free to visit my Flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/gjm-photogenic/
Who needs heroes anyway? Villians have more fun.

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
14 Dec 2013, 5:58 pm #331
(14 Dec 2013, 5:47 pm)GMitchelhill The B7RLEs 4978-82 could be suitable vehicles for the X7. I know they are suited to high speed running.

I don't see those being freed up for quite some time though - wouldn't it be best for Go North East to act sooner rather than later, to prevent any further loss of custom owing to the ongoing unreliability of "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7?
Dan
14 Dec 2013, 5:58 pm #331

(14 Dec 2013, 5:47 pm)GMitchelhill The B7RLEs 4978-82 could be suitable vehicles for the X7. I know they are suited to high speed running.

I don't see those being freed up for quite some time though - wouldn't it be best for Go North East to act sooner rather than later, to prevent any further loss of custom owing to the ongoing unreliability of "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7?

tyresmoke



5,323
14 Dec 2013, 7:05 pm #332
(14 Dec 2013, 5:58 pm)Dan I don't see those being freed up for quite some time though - wouldn't it be best for Go North East to act sooner rather than later, to prevent any further loss of custom owing to the ongoing unreliability of "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7?

Use some of the 54 plate Solars as a replacement fleet on Toonlink and therefore the ex Arriva B10BLE's could be freed up to go red spelling the end of front line service for them.

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tyresmoke
14 Dec 2013, 7:05 pm #332

(14 Dec 2013, 5:58 pm)Dan I don't see those being freed up for quite some time though - wouldn't it be best for Go North East to act sooner rather than later, to prevent any further loss of custom owing to the ongoing unreliability of "Wear Tees Xpress" service X7?

Use some of the 54 plate Solars as a replacement fleet on Toonlink and therefore the ex Arriva B10BLE's could be freed up to go red spelling the end of front line service for them.


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14 Dec 2013, 8:21 pm #333
When does the new double deckers enter service
speedwheels22
14 Dec 2013, 8:21 pm #333

When does the new double deckers enter service

Adam



717
14 Dec 2013, 10:04 pm #334
There was a serious incident on Old Durham Road (or Sherriff Hill to be more precise) earlier this evening. Rumour has it that someone was stabbed or was ran over, but apparently there was a lot of blood on the road. Between the Travellers Rest and The Three Tuns pub was closed. It may still be now, I don't know.

Consequently though, the 28, 56, 57, X1 and X25 all took lengthy diversions to the top of Windy Nook, where the new(ish) Tesco Express is, followed Windy Nook Road up to the QE and re-joined their routes where the QE ambulance station is. So, if you are wondering why any of these services are about 5-10 minutes late, this is why.
Adam
14 Dec 2013, 10:04 pm #334

There was a serious incident on Old Durham Road (or Sherriff Hill to be more precise) earlier this evening. Rumour has it that someone was stabbed or was ran over, but apparently there was a lot of blood on the road. Between the Travellers Rest and The Three Tuns pub was closed. It may still be now, I don't know.

Consequently though, the 28, 56, 57, X1 and X25 all took lengthy diversions to the top of Windy Nook, where the new(ish) Tesco Express is, followed Windy Nook Road up to the QE and re-joined their routes where the QE ambulance station is. So, if you are wondering why any of these services are about 5-10 minutes late, this is why.

Andreos1



14,261
14 Dec 2013, 10:16 pm #335
(14 Dec 2013, 10:04 pm)Adam There was a serious incident on Old Durham Road (or Sherriff Hill to be more precise) earlier this evening. Rumour has it that someone was stabbed or was ran over, but apparently there was a lot of blood on the road. Between the Travellers Rest and The Three Tuns pub was closed. It may still be now, I don't know.

Consequently though, the 28, 56, 57, X1 and X25 all took lengthy diversions to the top of Windy Nook, where the new(ish) Tesco Express is, followed Windy Nook Road up to the QE and re-joined their routes where the QE ambulance station is. So, if you are wondering why any of these services are about 5-10 minutes late, this is why.

Where is Andy Clifford with his traffic and travel updates when you need him!
I miss them.
www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/tyne

Hope all involved ok.
Edited 14 Dec 2013, 10:27 pm by Andreos1.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Dec 2013, 10:16 pm #335

(14 Dec 2013, 10:04 pm)Adam There was a serious incident on Old Durham Road (or Sherriff Hill to be more precise) earlier this evening. Rumour has it that someone was stabbed or was ran over, but apparently there was a lot of blood on the road. Between the Travellers Rest and The Three Tuns pub was closed. It may still be now, I don't know.

Consequently though, the 28, 56, 57, X1 and X25 all took lengthy diversions to the top of Windy Nook, where the new(ish) Tesco Express is, followed Windy Nook Road up to the QE and re-joined their routes where the QE ambulance station is. So, if you are wondering why any of these services are about 5-10 minutes late, this is why.

Where is Andy Clifford with his traffic and travel updates when you need him!
I miss them.
www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/tyne

Hope all involved ok.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Adam



717
14 Dec 2013, 10:27 pm #336
(14 Dec 2013, 10:16 pm)andreos1 Where is Andy Clifford with his traffic and travel updates when you need him!
I miss them.
www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/tyne

haha so do I. Happy days Smile

So it was a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle. The rumours on Facebook were true then (for once)
Edited 14 Dec 2013, 10:32 pm by Adam.
Adam
14 Dec 2013, 10:27 pm #336

(14 Dec 2013, 10:16 pm)andreos1 Where is Andy Clifford with his traffic and travel updates when you need him!
I miss them.
www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/tyne

haha so do I. Happy days Smile

So it was a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle. The rumours on Facebook were true then (for once)

Dan

Site Administrator

18,128
14 Dec 2013, 10:46 pm #337
(14 Dec 2013, 11:23 am)Dan I will upload some photos this afterrnoon at some point.

'This afternoon' ended up being 'tonight' because Flickr was being an arse again and wouldn't let me upload any photos.

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(14 Dec 2013, 2:01 pm)Dan 3964 appears to be back at Gateshead, so I assume they must have been swapped back again.

A photo of 3942 on "TEN" duties can be found by clicking here. Will no doubt end up back at Hexham soon, given that they swap between depots.
Dan
14 Dec 2013, 10:46 pm #337

(14 Dec 2013, 11:23 am)Dan I will upload some photos this afterrnoon at some point.

'This afternoon' ended up being 'tonight' because Flickr was being an arse again and wouldn't let me upload any photos.

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(14 Dec 2013, 2:01 pm)Dan 3964 appears to be back at Gateshead, so I assume they must have been swapped back again.

A photo of 3942 on "TEN" duties can be found by clicking here. Will no doubt end up back at Hexham soon, given that they swap between depots.

Adam



717
14 Dec 2013, 10:51 pm #338
Oh damn. Just found out that that person who got ran over before is a relative of one of my friends Sad
Edited 14 Dec 2013, 10:52 pm by Adam.
Adam
14 Dec 2013, 10:51 pm #338

Oh damn. Just found out that that person who got ran over before is a relative of one of my friends Sad

Andreos1



14,261
14 Dec 2013, 10:58 pm #339
(14 Dec 2013, 10:51 pm)Adam Oh damn. Just found out that that person who got ran over before is a relative of one of my friends Sad

Not nice.
Hopefully all will be ok in the end.

'Illegitimis non carborundum'
Andreos1
14 Dec 2013, 10:58 pm #339

(14 Dec 2013, 10:51 pm)Adam Oh damn. Just found out that that person who got ran over before is a relative of one of my friends Sad

Not nice.
Hopefully all will be ok in the end.


'Illegitimis non carborundum'

Adam



717
14 Dec 2013, 11:02 pm #340
(14 Dec 2013, 10:58 pm)andreos1 Not nice.
Hopefully all will be ok in the end.

we'll just have to hope and pray
Adam
14 Dec 2013, 11:02 pm #340

(14 Dec 2013, 10:58 pm)andreos1 Not nice.
Hopefully all will be ok in the end.

we'll just have to hope and pray

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